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'Goldwater Rule' Still In Place Barring Many Psychiatrists From Commenting On TrumpSocial media lit up on Tuesday with users believing that psychiatrists were now free to offer armchair diagnoses about President Trump. There has been no change to the code of ethics.Tue, 25 Jul 2017 15:07:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/07/25/539238529/goldwater-rule-still-in-place-barring-many-psychiatrists-from-commenting-on-trum?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=psychiatry
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Social media lit up on Tuesday with users believing that psychiatrists were now free to offer armchair diagnoses about President Trump. There has been no change to the code of ethics.

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]]>Amy HeldThe Making Of Emotions, From Pleasurable Fear To Bittersweet ReliefSince ancient times, philosophers and scientists have viewed emotions as innate. In the latest Invisibilia, a psychologist argues that emotions spring from the sum of our experiences, not just wiring.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 07:40:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/06/01/530103479/the-making-of-emotions-from-pleasurable-fear-to-bittersweet-relief?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=psychiatry
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Since ancient times, philosophers and scientists have viewed emotions as innate. In the latest Invisibilia, a psychologist argues that emotions spring from the sum of our experiences, not just wiring.

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]]>Rebecca HersherKetamine For Severe Depression: 'How Do You Not Offer This Drug To People?'More and more doctors are offering ketamine, an anesthetic and club drug, to severely depressed patients who haven't responded to other treatments.Mon, 20 Mar 2017 15:19:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/03/20/520169959/ketamine-for-severe-depression-how-do-you-not-offer-this-drug-to-people?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=psychiatry
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More and more doctors are offering ketamine, an anesthetic and club drug, to severely depressed patients who haven't responded to other treatments.

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]]>Jon HamiltonHow Gaps In Mental Health Care Play Out In Emergency RoomsPsychiatric patients have longer ER stays than patients with physical problems, research shows, and have trouble finding inpatient care and follow-up treatment. Kids can be among the hardest hit.Mon, 17 Oct 2016 17:18:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/10/17/498270772/how-gaps-in-mental-health-care-play-out-in-emergency-rooms?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=psychiatry
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Psychiatric patients have longer ER stays than patients with physical problems, research shows, and have trouble finding inpatient care and follow-up treatment. Kids can be among the hardest hit.

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]]>Shefali LuthraCommunity-Based Care Can Reduce The Stigma Of Mental IllnessPeople with mental illness are often feared and stigmatized. Psychologist Jackie Goldstein says that having patients live in the community reduces fear and makes it more likely they'll get treatment.Sat, 02 Jul 2016 07:00:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/07/02/484055668/community-based-care-can-reduce-the-stigma-of-mental-illness?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=psychiatry
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People with mental illness are often feared and stigmatized. Psychologist Jackie Goldstein says that having patients live in the community reduces fear and makes it more likely they'll get treatment.

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]]>Jackie GoldsteinHow LSD Makes Your Brain One With The UniverseResearchers are starting to look at the therapeutic possibilities of psychedelic drugs. A sensation that the self is merging with the world could be due to changes in brain connections, a study says.Wed, 13 Apr 2016 12:12:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/04/13/474071268/how-lsd-makes-your-brain-one-with-the-universe?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=psychiatry
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Researchers are starting to look at the therapeutic possibilities of psychedelic drugs. A sensation that the self is merging with the world could be due to changes in brain connections, a study says.

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]]>Angus ChenTexas Strives To Lure Mental Health Providers To Rural CountiesIn a state where 185 of 254 counties have no psychiatrist, how do you get students to want to become one — and then go to work in underserved areas? A loan repayment program may not be enough.Tue, 01 Sep 2015 17:07:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/09/01/436386850/texas-strives-to-lure-mental-health-providers-to-rural-counties?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=psychiatry
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In a state where 185 of 254 counties have no psychiatrist, how do you get students to want to become one — and then go to work in underserved areas? A loan repayment program may not be enough.

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]]>Lauren SilvermanTelepsychiatry Brings Emergency Mental Health Care To Rural AreasMany North Carolina counties have no psychiatrists, so emergency rooms are experimenting with beaming in the doctor on video. The hospital can then provide needed treatment.Wed, 07 May 2014 16:48:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/05/07/308749287/telepsychiatry-brings-emergency-mental-health-care-to-rural-areas?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=psychiatry
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Many North Carolina counties have no psychiatrists, so emergency rooms are experimenting with beaming in the doctor on video. The hospital can then provide needed treatment.

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]]>NPR StaffMental And Physical Toll Of Bullying Persists For Decades From increased depression and suicidal thoughts to social isolation and lower socioeconomic status, the negative consequences of being bullied can last well into middle age, a large study suggests.Sat, 19 Apr 2014 07:03:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/04/19/304528674/mental-and-physical-toll-of-bullying-persists-for-decades?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=psychiatry
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From increased depression and suicidal thoughts to social isolation and lower socioeconomic status, the negative consequences of being bullied can last well into middle age, a large study suggests.

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]]>Linda PoonTherapists Explore Dropping Solo Practices To Join GroupsIn the past, many psychotherapists ran their own little businesses. But changes in health care coverage mean that many must start accepting insurance and doing paperwork. That's leading some therapists to form group practices or join large medical groups — and may lead to better care for patients.Thu, 24 Oct 2013 03:16:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2013/10/24/234737302/therapists-explore-dropping-solo-practices-to-join-groups?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=psychiatry
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In the past, many psychotherapists ran their own little businesses. But changes in health care coverage mean that many must start accepting insurance and doing paperwork. That's leading some therapists to form group practices or join large medical groups — and may lead to better care for patients.

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]]>Sarah VarneyExperts Agree: 'Psychiatry's Bible' Is No BibleThe new version of the <em>DSM,</em> the manual of psychiatric diagnoses, is already sparking criticism. But psychiatrists say it helps make sure they're all on the same page.Fri, 17 May 2013 17:07:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2013/05/17/184849282/experts-agree-psychiatrys-bible-is-no-bible?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=psychiatry
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The new version of the DSM, the manual of psychiatric diagnoses, is already sparking criticism. But psychiatrists say it helps make sure they're all on the same page.

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]]>Jon HamiltonMay 3rd ShowIn the first hour of <em>Talk of the Nation</em>, the latest outbreak of violence in the 'Arab spring', and Osama bin Laden's legacy in life and death. In the second hour, the authors of <em>Shrink Rap</em> talk about the field of psychiatry, and filmmaker Morgan Spurlock promotes his promotional documentary, <em>The Greatest Movie Ever Sold.</em>Tue, 03 May 2011 12:03:00 -0400https://www.npr.org/sections/talk/2011/05/03/135952822/may-3rd-show?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=psychiatry
https://www.npr.org/sections/talk/2011/05/03/135952822/may-3rd-show?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=psychiatryIn the first hour of Talk of the Nation, the latest outbreak of violence in the 'Arab spring', and Osama bin Laden's legacy in life and death. In the second hour, the authors of Shrink Rap talk about the field of psychiatry, and filmmaker Morgan Spurlock promotes his promotional documentary, The Greatest Movie Ever Sold.